Senior Associate - Private Client

Lc Legal; Cardiff; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Electric vehicle scheme

Descripción de la vacante

LC Legal in Cardiff is seeking a Private Client Senior Associate to join a highly regarded national firm. You will manage a diverse private client caseload, including wills, trusts and succession planning, while developing client relationships and contributing to business development.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior colleagues and supporting the growth of the Cardiff team, with the opportunity to leverage your network in the market and STEP qualification potential.

Formación

• 5+ years’ PQE in private client work.
• Ability to manage complex matters independently.
• Experience mentoring junior team members.

Responsabilidades

• Manage a varied and complex private client caseload (wills, trusts, estate administration).
• Build and strengthen client relationships and contribute to business development.
• Mentor and support junior colleagues to develop skills and capabilities.

Conocimientos

Private client law

Mentoring juniors

Business development

Client relationship management

Educación

Qualified solicitor or CILEX

Descripción del empleo

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Senior Associate to join a highly regarded national law firm in Cardiff.

The firm has one of the largest private client teams in the country, with around 120 specialists across its national network and consistent recognition from Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500. Advising high-net-worth individuals, business owners, families, trustees and landed estates, the team handles high-quality work and takes a collaborative, relationship-led approach.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced private client lawyer to play a key role in the continued growth of the Cardiff team, with scope to develop client relationships, contribute to business development and support the development of junior colleagues.

The Role

You’ll manage a varied and complex private client caseload, covering wills, trusts, estate administration, probate, tax and succession planning.

Working closely with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, agricultural clients and multi-generational families, you’ll provide tailored advice on long-term wealth and succession planning.

Alongside your technical work, you’ll build and strengthen client relationships, contribute to business development initiatives and help raise the profile of the practice across the Cardiff market.

You’ll also play an important role in mentoring junior colleagues and supporting the continued growth of the team.

About You

• A qualified solicitor or CILEX lawyer with 5+ years’ PQE
• A strong technical background in private client work, with the ability to manage complex matters independently
• Experience mentoring and supervising junior team members
• Strong client relationship and business development skills, with a commercially minded approach
• An existing network in the Cardiff market would be advantageous
• STEP qualified or working towards the qualification would be beneficial

Why Apply?

• Join a highly regarded national private client team with around 120 specialists and an excellent reputation in the market
• Play a key role in the growth of the Cardiff team and wider office, with opportunities to build your profile and client base
• Benefit from high-quality work, a collaborative culture and strong leadership support
• Enjoy the autonomy to develop client relationships, contribute to business development and mentor junior colleagues
• Access a competitive benefits package, including a bonus scheme, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance, pension, 28 days’ annual leave plus public holidays and an electric vehicle scheme